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Question posted by mcspaddencw on April 21st, 2017

Peddling Does Not Drive Rear Sprocket

Peddling does not drive rear sprocket and there is a popping sound after pedals turned about two rounds

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Answer #1: Posted by waelsaidani1 on April 22nd, 2017 12:34 AM

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If this is a single-speed bike (no shifting mechanism) then the rear hub is probably seized up and needs to be overhauled or replaced. The hubs are designed to be overhauled by ten-year-olds (at least this ten-year-old did so, many decades ago) using ordinary tools, so they're not particularly complicated if you're mechanically inclined (or have a friend who is).

However, the hub may be so badly rusted that it needs replacing.

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